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Centrella Family History

Centrella Name Meaning

Italian (Avellino): unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Montella, Perella, Cantrell, Venturella, Petrella, Costella, Corella

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Where is the Centrella family from?

You can see how Centrella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Centrella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Centrella families living in New Jersey. This was about 26% of all the recorded Centrella's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Centrella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Centrella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Centrella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Finisher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Centrella. 15% of Centrella men worked as a New Worker and 34% of Centrella women worked as a Finisher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Centrella were Salesman and Clerk. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    15%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Assembler
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Finisher
    34%
  • Caser
    23%
  • Seamstress
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
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Census Records

There are 746 census records available for the last name Centrella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Centrella census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 387 immigration records available for the last name Centrella. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 324 military records available for the last name Centrella. For the veterans among your Centrella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Centrella lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Centrella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Centrella in 1958 was 45, and 78 in 2004.

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